Choosing St. Luke’s for Heart Care
My Needs Anticipated
I was bleeding internally and open
heart surgery was my only option.
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St. Luke’s Regional Heart Center provides outstanding care for patients with heart disease and related conditions. From minimally-invasive procedures to high-tech heart surgery, our team of experienced doctors, nurses and other professionals provides patients with a full range of specialty heart programs for the diagnosis and treatment of heart problems.
St. Luke’s Regional Heart Center has been nationally recognized for excellence in patient treatment and outcomes. Among the awards:
- U.S. News and World Report has repeatedly ranked St. Luke’s as one of “America ’s Best Hospitals” for heart care.
- Solucient’s prestigious 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success study has repeatedly recognized St. Luke's for its excellence in cardiac bypass surgery and interventional cardiology.
The St. Luke’s heart care team uses leading-edge techniques and technologies, while providing every patient with compassionate, world-class heart care.
For more information on the St. Luke's Regional Heart Center , in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, call toll free, 888-HEART75 (888-432-7875).
Emergency Care for Heart Problems
Your body may signal you that your heart is having problems in various ways. Emergency signs and symptoms you need to heed warning of may include:
- Chest pain, chest pressure, a squeezing or tightness of the chest, or the feeling of something sitting on your chest. It may also be described as crushing chest pain, cramping, burning or aching.
- Unexplained indigestion, belching, abdominal pain
- Pain that travels to your neck, jaw, shoulders, back or arms
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- A cold sweat or sweating
- A feeling that something bad is about to happen or doom
If you experience the symptoms listed above:
- STOP what you are doing.
- Get to a phone and call 911.
- Sit down or lie down and stay calm.
If your physician has prescribed Nitroglycerin, take it as directed.
Do not drive to the hospital yourself or allow someone to drive you in. It is safer to call 911 and they can start treating you upon arrival.
* It always is important to have a list of all the medicines (prescription and over-the-counter), vitamins and supplements you take.